Olympic Arms Halts Sales to New York Law Enforcement

Firearm manufacturer Olympic Armsannounced that they will no longer sell to New York law enforcement in protest of the gun control laws recently passed there.

“Legislation recently passed in the State of New York outlaws the AR15 and many other firearms, and will make it illegal for the good and free citizens of New York to own a large selection of legal and safe firearms and magazines. We feel as though the passage of this legislation exceeds the authority granted to the government of New York by its citizens, and violates the Constitution of the United States, ignoring such SCOTUS rulings as District of Columbia v. Heller — 554, U.S. 570 of 2008, McDonald v. Chicago — 561 U.S. 3025 of 2010, and specifically the case of United States v. Miller — 307 U.S. 174 of 1939.”

“Due the passing of this legislation, Olympic Arms would like to announce that the State of New York, any Law Enforcement Departments, Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders within the State of New York, or any New York State government entity or employee of such an entity — will no longer be served as customers.”

“In short, Olympic Arms will no longer be doing business with the State of New York or any governmental entity or employee of such governmental entity within the State of New York — henceforth and until such legislation is repealed, and an apology made to the good people of the State of New York and the American people.”

If things continue in this vein, we’re likely to see even more companies protest gun control by limiting or halting government sales. It’s not as though these manufacturers are hurting for demand, with consumer sales affecting some police departments from buying even ammunition.

Olympic Arms makes AR-type rifles and carbines, and is well-known for their pistol-caliber carbines in 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 10mm. These are popular with shooters everywhere but especially by police departments who like to consolidate calibers.

While it’s a safe bet to expect other companies to adopt similar policies, only time will tell if and how proposed and enacted gun control legislation will be undone. Limited sales may weigh in on the issue, but it will take more than a handful of companies to sway gun control advocates.

“Olympic Arms was recently asked to advertise in the FOP Journal; the official magazine of the Fraternal Order of Police. It is well known that the FOP is a staunch supporter of Gun Control, had backed the AWB under Bill Clinton, and supports the current AWB under consideration that was introduced by Diane Feinstein. The FOP was actually accredited as being one of the sources that helped prepare the language of Gun Control suggestions that were forwarded by Vice President Biden.”

I applaud the decision made by these manufacturers. If there is an Unconstitutional restriction placed on a product, then those responsible, their affiliates, and agents must be denied access to the prohibited articles, at the very least. Clearly, if something is illegal, it is illegal for EVERYONE.

Thanks for posting this story. As a result, I sent a congratulatory e-mail to Olympic Arms. I can assure that many of my fellow firearms owners here on Long Island will NEVER support any politician that voted for this monstrosity.

Will these manufacturers also stop selling replacement parts for weapons that have already been purchased and being used by the state of New York? Will they also stop any work on weapons that have work orders?

You can no longer possess firearms in New York, so why would you need parts for them? The next step is total confiscation of all civilian firearms and anything that is part of a firearm, as they are not going to allow anyone to build a firearm.

Turn about is fair play. The government of New York wants to keep law abiding citizens from having guns so if more manufacturers do what Olympic is doing then the government of New York wont have guns much longer either.

I still don't understand how any government from local to state to federal can violate the law to punish people who have not violated the law. Why do we have to wait for this bullshit to make it's way through the court systems? Why can't the Supreme Court speak up and tell New York it's new law is unconstitutional? For that matter the court should be telling every state AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT considering the same or similar measures that they CAN'T! WHY ARE THEY GOING TO JUST SIT ON THEIR ASSES AND WAIT FOR THIS GARBAGE TO BE CHALLENGED WHEN THEY HAVE ALREADY MADE RULINGS ON IT IN PAST CASES?
I JUST DON'T GET IT!

The civilian market is bigger than a limited police department. I think in terms of free advertising from the press and the increased business they will see from the citizens that appreciate a company sticking up for them, it will turn in to a good business decision.

Its time " WE THE PEOPLE" take a stand agaist the NY State goverment which is becoming much to powerful and power hungry. I fully support the manufacturers that are taking a stand and will do whatever I can in their drive to shake free the growing chains of oppression in this state.

Hay people, have you started to see the true nature of the elected Demorats sitting in State and Feberal offices? Doesnt it make you sick to see them come out agaist the honest law abiding tax paying citizen? When will you say "Enough is enough"? Well,,,,,,,,,,as for me, I am doing my part to keep my rights BEFORE I loose them. I say its high time we take our country back from the Demorats who so willingly destroy it.

It is about time someone has guts. I applaud these companies. I am still trying to figure who Como thinks he is standing up there slamming his fist and demanding the NY Legislature pass this crazy measure without any of them even having had time to review or debate. Great work you will get my business.

Bah. It's time we have An American Weapon Manufacturer (tm), which is interested in the welfare of citizens and the support of our law enforcement personnel. Perhaps I, and some of my peers, should form a nonprofit corporation, with the intent of serving said. And cutting out the anti-American companies which think they can blackmail America. meh. Cut off their business licenses, and do away with the scurvy knaves.

They should add the state of California and Colorado until all legislation is dropped and the politicians sponsering it are forced out of office for attempting to violate the rights of American gun owners. This would also include such fine people like VP Biden, President Obama, most of the Democratic party, and last but not least Diane Feinstein.

Come on gun, gun accessories, and firearm parts manufactures, you stand to lose a great part of your business if any gun control measures are passed. You need to also stop sales to the federal agencies as well to get the message across that we will not stand for any violation of our 2nd amendment rights.